This is a great video, and a great idea. This would be easy to set up using stick in the ground weaves.
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20Aug
Tags: agility competing, agility obstacles, agility training, videos
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01Aug
Q. My Instructor keeps telling me that my body language is ambiguous. Shouldn’t my collie, Billy, just do what I tell him? He’s very fast and I’m sure he doesn’t have time to see what I’m doing with my arms.A. You’d be surprised how well Billy can read your body language. When you get up off the couch, Billy knows if you are going to make a cup of tea, if you are going to fetch your coat for a walk or if you are going to switch off the television. Continue reading »
Tags: agility beginners, agility competing, agility training
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29Jul
My dog’s temporary height card is signed and I’ve sent it in to USDAA to get my permanent copy. I’ve entered a trial and I don’t know if my new card will be returned in time. What should I do?A USDAA representative says that competitors who need proof of their dogs’ height during the processing of their permanent card should contact the office and request a letter to show trial secretaries. The height verification letter can be mailed out immediately and used the same way as a permanent card. Permanent cards are batch-processed by an outside agency, and it can take three to six weeks before a card arrives in the mail.
USDAA subscribers may print the dog information page from their account and use that as well. Both the letter and printout contain all the information the secretary needs for check in. A competitor who does not have a letter, printout, or card may still compete at a USDAA trial. The dog in question simply needs to be measured at the event to verify his height.
(C) 2009 Clean Run
Tags: agility competing
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05Jul
The USDAA just announced their regulation changes on July 1st- there’s some big ones!24″ weave spacing for all! I love that. Speaking as a big dog owner, I really appreciate them allowing 24″ weave spacing. I know that some may not like the bigger poles (more work for the littler dogs, might be tough to re-train) but it’s a real safety concern for my dogs that is now a weight off of my mind.
They’re also allowing a displaceable (breakapart) tire. That’s awesome! We’ve talked about tire jumps several times, and how dangerous they can be if your dog makes a mistake. USDAA trials are condoning the use of safer tires.
Agility should be safe for all dogs, and fun. USDAA has changed their rules to make their trials and clubs safer for our friends, and it’s up to us to make sure it’s fun!
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01Jun
June’s contest is here! The AKC is changing their pause table requirements to four paws on, no position required, as of September 1st, 2010.What’re your thoughts on this position change? It seems almost like a celebration in mediocrity to me. While downing on the table may be overkill, since it’s difficult to tell with some dogs if they’re down, or just crouched (Greyhounds, Dobies, and similar body types spring to mind.) it seems too easy to just have to jump up and stand on the table. A position on the table showcases your dogs’ impulse control and focus in a unique way, and doing away with that aspect of agility, no matter how difficult, feels like a cheapening of the entire sport. I know it can be difficult to find out just before a trial which position your dog has to assume. That makes things harder.
Am I alone in this? Maybe I’m just behind the times. Will this change make agility more fun for you and your dog? Even if you don’t compete in AKC, I’d like to get your feedback. Does the venue you compete in require a position?
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Tags: agility changes, agility competing, agility organizations
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